1.   As always, the ceremony sometimes seemed endless.

2.   At first glance, the high school graduation ceremony seemed like any other.

3.   Even though the couple spent countless hours contemplating whether to enter into civil union, their simple ceremony Thursday seemed to pack more emotional power than they expected.

4.   Even though the two men spent countless hours contemplating whether to enter into civil union, their simple ceremony Thursday seemed to pack more emotional power than they expected.

5.   If the museum does open its doors in September, expect a night of festivities that just might make the awards ceremony seem like an appetizer.

6.   Maybe it was a testament to the recent speed of landmark changes that this time the ceremony did not seem quite so extraordinary.

7.   Some of the former members who often return nostalgically to the House for the swearing-in ceremony suddenly seemed to attract more attention than the active politicians.

8.   Since it can get rather hot under that gown, and graduation ceremonies seem to go on forever, try wearing something lightweight.

9.   Stressful as the wedding ceremony may seem, Zevin says, what follows may be equally traumatic.

10.   Sure, the ceremonies initially seem a bit eerie.